Voice of America: US Government Shutdown Delays Security Upgrades, Iran Sanctions Monitoring

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US Government Shutdown Delays Security Upgrades, Iran Sanctions Monitoring Oct 3rd 2013, 20:39, by webdesk@voanews.com (Scott Stearns) U.S. officials say the partial government shutdown is delaying security upgrades to embassies abroad and cutting staff in offices that monitor sanctions against Iran. Deputy State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf says the shutdown is delaying training for Diplomatic Security agents and has put on hold embassy security upgrades including new construction, major renovations and new leases. "These include some of the same enhancements recommended by the Accountability Review Board that ... Media files: 202C75FF-BE40-4431-8DED-7E72B9CADDD2_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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